History and Popular Memory: The Power of Story in Moments of Crisis by Paul Cohen

History and Popular Memory: The Power of Story in Moments of Crisis

Paul Cohen

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When people experience a traumatic event, such as war or the threat of annihilation, they often turn to history for stories that promise a positive outcome to their suffering. During World War II, the French took comfort in the story of Joan of Ar...

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